Senior Business Manager

Job description

**Company description**

**Overview**

We call ourselves a Nothing Is Impossible company.

We believe great ideas can change culture and shape society for the better.

And we’re looking for like-minded creative people to help us do that in our Auckland office.

Join a diverse collective of creative souls; hungry for greatness, respectful of each other and optimistic in mindset.

We’re looking for a **Senior Business Manager** who can handle the day-to-day client contact and be responsible for the completion and implementation of all activities and campaigns allocated to you.

Under the supervision of the Group Business Director you will be responsible for **managing all job budgets and be accountable for profit on all jobs** through;

+ Having the ability to foresee issues/problems
+ Writing creative briefs (in conjunction with Planning) and compiling competitive reviews
+ Delivering a high standard of client service, ensuring efficient management of projects through input into WIP’s, agendas, timelines and contact reports
+ Work closely with creative teams within the agency to enhance the interactive elements of their thinking

**Client Responsibilities**

+ Client relationship management, deliver a high standard of client service, ensuring efficient management of projects through input into WIP’s, agendas, timelines, and contact reports.
+ Demonstrate a clear understanding of client business objectives and use this knowledge to inform briefs, creative work, and strategies.
+ Lead and/or attend client meetings and ensures accurate contact reports are issued within 24hrs.

You should be able to comfortably present creative amends and final products
+ Keep well-informed of industry trends and continuously share information with clients in a timely manner so the agency (and Business Management) are viewed as trusted business partners.
+ Play a key role in the development of integrated campaigns, demonstrating an understanding of the pros & cons of each of the media channels in play and their suitability for the task at hand.

**Agency Responsibilities**

+ Engage the right people in the business, at the right time using in-depth knowledge of the client and their business to introduce other agency and network specialists.
+ Take on the role of acting as the trusted right hand for your Line Manager, acting on behalf of them (and the agency) for internal and client meetings when they can’t attend.
+ Demonstrate sound creative judgment and use your knowledge of the client to be able to identify work that is strategically and tonally right for the client.
+ Be responsible for timely distribution of estimates, invoices, monthly JCR’s, WIP’s and contact reports.
+ Teach & Coach.

You should actively take on a mentoring role within your team, taking interest in the career development of your BE/BM.
+ Effectively manage the financial administration by monitoring revenue vs expenditure, recovery of additional work, maintaining up-to-date records and relevant job approvals received.

**What we’re looking for from you -**

+ Accurately communicate information to and from the client by being a good listener and able to create strong relationships with people in all departments
+ Strong leadership skills that lead to working well with all departments and inspiring and guiding your BE/BM in helping to build positive relationships
+ able to judge whether creative is on the right track and work with the creative team and your BD to ensure that all creative is on strategy.
+ able to work across multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, prioritising based on importance and deadlines
+ Proven ability to produce award-winning designs, a bonus.

**Additional information**

_Be a part of the Publicis Groupe network, one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses, enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering:_

+ _A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing_
+ _A creative, fun and rewarding office environment backed up by our_ **_Publicis Liberté_** _flexibility approach “working your way, with us!”_
+ _Access to our Global AI Platform,_ **_Marcel_** _, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network_
+ _Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes_
+ _A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program_
+ _A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our_ **_Viva! Women, Égalité, enABLE and Embrace_** _(reconciliation action plan) programs _
+ _Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year_
+ _A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses.

Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge -_ Homepage - Working with Cancer Pledge (https://workingwithcancerpledge.com/)
+ _Inclusive leave policies such as Fertility Treatment, Menopause, Flexible Public Holidays, Gender Affirmation and Parental leave with up to 18 weeks paid primary carer leave and generous secondary carer benefits_
+ _Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through_ **_Sonder_** _- an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs_

_If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out.

Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement.

We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, please apply._

_Diversity.

Inclusion.

Equity.

More than just words, these are part of our DNA.

At Publicis Groupe we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people; regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status and religious affiliation.

We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate in.

We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions._

**_Uniqueness is powerful; without it we wouldn’t be where we are today.

So be you – we like it that way._**

_We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process.

 If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via_ _recruitment@publicisgroupe.com_ _- your personal information will be kept confidential._

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